School Description by Ofsted
Information about the school
Cambridge International School opened in Cambridge in September 2006 and admits
pupils aged from 3 to 16. The school has expanded rapidly and now occupies three
sites within the Cambridge area. Currently, there are 218 pupils on roll of whom 31
are in the Early Years Foundation Stage who are all in receipt of government funding
Thirty four pupils are identified as gifted and talented. There are 41 pupils on roll
with special educational needs of whom nine have a statement. The majority of
pupils are bi-lingual, and speak English as an additional language and many are
internationally mobile. The school teaches a variety of languages from an early age
and supports learning in the home language. The school aims to provide pupils with
a stimulating international environment where all children can flourish. The school
makes use of sports facilities at a local sports centre and in the delightful parkland
surrounding the school. The upper school wil shortly benefit from its own all-
weather playing surface. The school was last inspected in 2008.
Evaluation of the school
Cambridge International School provides a good standard of education for its pupils.
Parents and carers appreciate the caring and stimulating environment for learning
which results in the good progress overall. The overall effectiveness of the Early
Years Foundation Stage is good, with a particular strength in teaching English as an
additional language. Provision for the health, welfare and safety of pupils continues
to be outstanding and requirements for safeguarding children are fully met. The
provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding,
reflecting the true international flavour of the school. Improvements in assessment
procedures and schemes of work have been made since the last inspection and form
the basis for further development. The school meets all the regulations.
1 www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2002/ukpga_20020032_en_14#pt10-ch1-pb4-l1g162
2 www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts2005/ukpga_20050018_en_15#sch8
Independent school light-touch inspection report
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